Origin
Winsted, CT
Late night in Winsted on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winsted, CT to New Haven, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winsted, CT
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New Haven, CT
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a journey from Winsted to New Haven, you are looking at a 65-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, CT 8, and CT 67, keeping your transit costs manageable at approximately $10 in fuel. Since there are no mandatory stops required for this timeframe, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one straightforward stretch. This route serves as a practical connection between these two Connecticut locales, offering a direct path for travelers who prefer to minimize time spent behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CT 8 | 39.3 mi | 46m |
| Amity Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whalley Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Seymour Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| New Haven Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
CT 8
— 39.3 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winsted, CT and New Haven, CT.
1
Start on CT 8
102 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Place
2
Turn left onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on CT 8
39 mi
·
46 min
·
CT 8
Toward CT 8 SOUTH: Torrington, Waterbury
Use the slight right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
204 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Turn left onto CT 67
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
New Haven Road
7
Continue on CT 67
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Seymour Road
8
Turn right onto CT 63
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Amity Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CT 63
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Whalley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto College Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
College Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
College Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Winsted, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward CT 67: Seymour
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward CT 67: Seymour
8
40 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward CT 67 East: Woodbridge
5
44.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
CT 63 / Amity Road
Turn right onto CT 63 / Amity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.75 | $19.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Haven, CT
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads for the entire 65-mile duration, which requires more active steering and attention than a standard highway cruise. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the trip, emphasizing a more grounded, regional pace over high-speed travel. Because the path is composed of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a drive that feels more intimate and connected to the landscape. Prepare for a steady, winding experience that keeps you engaged with the road from start to finish.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on CT 8.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on CT 8 and Amity Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
741 ft
39 ft
Total Climb
441 ft
Total Descent
1,107 ft
Highest Point
741 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
702 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on CT 8. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Haven, CT before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 44; CT 8; CT 183 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Weir Farm National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Haven, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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